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Public health in practice: the three domains of public health.
- Source :
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Public Health (Elsevier) . Oct2005, Vol. 119 Issue 10, p907-913. 7p. 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- This paper outlines a conceptual model for public health practice by proposing the three domains as a framework to organize and to deliver public health programmes. The model builds on the recognition that public health is everybody's business and therefore, needs a common definitional base. Different levels of skill and a wide range of contributions are needed if public health programmes are to make the most impact. The different domains of practice help to construct a basis for understanding the necessary elements of the public health system and their interactions. Using teenage pregnancy as a case study of a public health programme highlights the characteristics of the model. It demonstrates not only the importance of the rote of directors of public health in taking a population-based overview, but also the need for multisectoral, multidisciplinary working. The relevance of the public health approach not only to primary care but also to the hospital-based sector becomes apparent, as does its relevance to communities, voluntary sector and local government. Integration of the three domains, a common definition and the framework for the public health system will support effective delivery of health improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PUBLIC health
*MEDICAL care
*TEENAGE pregnancy
*MEDICAL personnel
*MEDICAL research
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00333506
- Volume :
- 119
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Public Health (Elsevier)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18531301
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2005.01.010